Golf news and notes
Times staff, wires Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Local program gets big boostThe $1 million purse of last week's inaugural RR Donnelly LPGA Founder's Cup was donated to charity. Half went to the LPGA/USGA...
View ArticleDr. Remote
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Dr. Remote | Check it out today30 Clubs in 30 Days: 6 p.m. on MLB Network. The Rays are featured in this daily program previewing the 2011...
View ArticleTampa Bay Golf Tour
Times staff Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Tampa Bay Golf TourTampabay.com/golf is a guide to public courses in the bay area. More than 70 regulation and executive courses are listed, broken down by county...
View ArticleCaptain's Corner: Large trout can be found during low tides
By Doug Hemmer, Times Correspondent Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Past trips: During the low tides, we target trout in 3-4 feet. When the tide is high enough to move on to the flats, we cast jigs into the...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon says bullpen is likely settled
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 23, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTE — Manager Joe Maddon said the battle for the three open bullpen spots is relatively settled, though he isn't ready to name...
View ArticleCollege basketball preview: Southeast Region semifinal, No. 2 Florida Gators...
Times wires Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Tonight: Southeast region semifinalNo. 2 Florida vs. No. 3 BYUWhen/Where: 7:27 tonight; New Orleans ArenaTV/radio: TBS; 620-AM, 1010-AMEnrollments: UF 52,112; BYU...
View ArticleCoach in camp after losing eye
Times wires Wednesday, March 23, 2011 KISSIMMEE — Braves minor-league manager Luis Salazar returned to camp Wednesday, two weeks after being struck in the face by a foul ball and losing his left...
View ArticleOswalt okay after taking Manny's liner
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer; Times wires Wednesday, March 23, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTE — The Phillies survived a major scare Wednesday as RHP Roy Oswalt was apparently okay after being hit just...
View ArticleCountryside High teammates eye spots with FC Tampa Bay
By Bryan Burns, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 23, 2011 TAMPA — Kyle Clinton can still recall the goal he scored against Winter Park in the 2006 Class 6A state semifinals. Clinton, then an...
View ArticleTennis: Wiregrass Ranch keeps perfect record intact
Derek J. LaRiviere, Times Correspondent Wednesday, March 23, 2011 BROOKSVILLE — In a meeting between two of the area's top programs, Wiregrass Ranch emerged as the lone undefeated team still remaining...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays: Quote of the day, Upset of the day, Movie critic note of the day
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Quote of the day"We're talking about Pedro Rosa right now."Manager Joe Maddon, after Manny Ramirez did his best Pete Rose imitation,...
View ArticleRout on road against Utah leaves Tampa Bay Storm out of sorts
Brandon Wright, Times Correspondent Wednesday, March 23, 2011 TAMPA — The Tampa Bay Storm couldn't get out of Utah fast enough.The Storm lost to the Blaze 73-36 last Thursday, the second-worst road...
View ArticleSports in brief: Chad Ochocinco begins Major League Soccer tryout
Times wires Wednesday, March 23, 2011 FootballOCHOCINCO reacClimates to soccerKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Locked out of his NFL job, Chad Ochocinco opened a four-day tryout with Sporting Kansas City on...
View ArticleNCAA Tournament: Florida Gators deeper, better in rematch with BYU Cougars
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 23, 2011 NEW ORLEANS — Scottie Wilbekin won't turn 18 years old until April 5. Right about now, he should be getting fitted for his prom...
View Article'Noles star hopes to see more action
Times wires Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Florida State heads to the Sweet 16 in San Antonio, Texas, and a date with Virginia Commonwealth hoping star F Chris Singleton is ready for more playing time.The...
View ArticleSoftball: East Lake avoids distractions, moves to 18-0
Basil Spyridakos, Times Correspondent Wednesday, March 23, 2011 SEMINOLE — East Lake coach Mike Estes doesn't look at the lofty rankings and doesn't think much of them either. The Eagles are the No. 3...
View ArticleBaseball: Shorecrest starts slowly, finds stride to rout Northside Christian
Bob Putnam, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 23, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — Northside Christian and Shorecrest have been the fiercest of rivals for years in baseball with their games often determining...
View Article2011 IndyCar schedule
By Jim Tomlin, Times Staff Writer Thursday, March 24, 2011 Grand Prix of St. PetersburgSunday, 12:30 p.m., Ch. 28Streets of St. Petersburg1.8-mile street courseComment: Last year featured 10 lead...
View ArticleIndyCar 2011 season preview
By Jim Tomlin, Times Staff Writer Thursday, March 24, 2011 Rookies to watchSEBASTIAN SAAVEDRA, CONQUEST RACING: The rookie, the youngest driver in this weekend's field at age 20, Saavedra last year...
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